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Availability of healthy and unhealthy foods in modern retail outlets located in selected districts of Greater Accra Region, Ghana

BackgroundIntake of unhealthy foods is linked to the onset of obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Availability of unhealthy (nutritionally poor) foods can influence preference, purchasing and consumption of such foods. This study determined the healthiness of foods sold at mod...

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Main Authors:	Akosua Pokua Adjei (Author), Gideon Senyo Amevinya (Author), Wilhemina Quarpong (Author), Akua Tandoh (Author), Richmond Aryeetey (Author), Michelle Holdsworth (Author), Charles Agyemang (Author), Francis Zotor (Author), Matilda E. Laar (Author), Kobby Mensah (Author), Phyllis Addo (Author), Dennis Laryea (Author), Gershim Asiki (Author), Daniel Sellen (Author), Stefanie Vandevijvere (Author), Amos Laar (Author)
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Published:	Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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